1Perry wrote:I don't really know why they picked him up as whatever he had is pretty used up but all the same, I've always liked him. I suppose it would be nice to be able to end his career as an Indian.

Because Juan Diaz blows despite being 25 and they figure if he's gonna blow less then he needs to play everyday in AAA as opposed to sit up here.

And there's no one else down there who's better than Juan effing Diaz.

To piggyback Peeker's reasoning, they only need McDonald until Cabrera comes back as a late inning defensive replacement and a pinch runner that isn't wasting a player, since only Raburn, Gomes, and Diaz were on the bench. Plus, with Carrasco taking up a roster spot with his suspension, McDonald can play 2B/SS/3B. Diaz was only SS and Raburn blows at 2B.

A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe

Re: Diaz- I know some opposing teams liked him in spring training. If he indeed would be exposed as AAAA or whatever if he played in the majors, I wonder what kind of return they could get for him right now.

googleeph2 wrote:Re: Diaz- I know some opposing teams liked him in spring training. If he indeed would be exposed as AAAA or whatever if he played in the majors, I wonder what kind of return they could get for him right now.

Probably next to nothing. Some A-ball prospect with a low ceiling or a middling relief prospect. .255/.311/.364/.675 in MiLB don't get you a whole lot, even if a guy can field.

A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe

The Indians have designated John McDonald for assignment and activated Asdrubal Cabrera from the disabled list, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer (on Twitter).

The 38-year-old McDonald appeared in eight games for the Tribe but only recorded seven plate appearances. He went hitless in those seven trips to the plate and has collected just two hits in 38 at-bats this season between the Pirates and Indians. For his career, McDonald is just a .236/.274/.327 hitters. He's been an outstanding defender at shortstop according to both UZR and DRS.

skatingtripods wrote:Might as well retire and be a roving minor league fielding instructor.

Chris was quoted as saying that JMac still wants to play, but the day that is over he has a job.

Perhaps after the all-star break JMac will join Lindor in Akron as his personal instructor. Not that the kid needs it, but I'm sure JMac could show him some of the finer points of playing professional baseball.